Article on BBC says new species discovered. Eastern Santa Cruz tortoise Is officially a new species per genetic research. Exciting news.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-34600468
Guinness Record holder Bertie:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/10/world/bertie-fastest-tortoise-guinness-record/index.html
As he basks in his new fame, Bertie spends his days noshing on strawberries with his lady love, Shelly. His Guinness World Records certificate hangs in a wall in his...
I spent so much time and effort ridding my lawns of this plant. Choking it out with more seed every year.
Now in the wild west I'm buying 2 pounds of it a week for the children. Yummy.
Single Greek Ibera ibera male seeking new home in Arizona-Southern California Area.
Preferably, where the ladies are.
Gus, is a very handsome, friendly, and an outgoing guy. Over 5 years old, and actively trying to start a family.
He like long walks in the early morning, afternoon, and...
No shrimp.
Yes to raw sweet potato, yams, etc.
They will try to eat anything you bring them so take the responsibility seriously.
Happy Thanksgiving from Tula, Gus, and Speedy!
Made my own bulk mixed greens in the stack of 1lb spring mix containers which by the way make great stackables.
I learned from the restaurant biz that greens will keep in water in the fridge.
I'm good for 4 days. I put dump out the cold greens as part of my morning routine. The water keeps the...
They want a sterile balcony.
No adding hooks for bird feeders. No clothes lines.
I did put out window boxes on the railing bottom; with native flower seeds so I can have some natural privacy barrier. That's where my Tortoise kids tan and bathe without the neighbor kids noticing them.
I never...
Or…make a garden.
How do I do that? I'm in an apt and the balcony gets morning sun until 1pm. Then theres the desert heat.
Hydroponic tube rack?
Photo credit to ndsu.edu
I had my Greeks on a staple diet of Spring Mix until Friday when I ran out. I was feeding the 3 a single 1.5lb bag daily. Supplemented with various greens.
Today I went to get 3 more cases and they told me that organic greens like that must be packaged. So now you can no longer help your self...
Henry was feelin' very amorous after his hibernation and really wanted to go to Alice's since he couldn't call or text her.
He knocked over his heat lamp, met Alice, and they set the garage ablaze. :tort...
Woman adopts 140 lb Sulcata to Mow Lawn
http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/hill_country/140-lb.-pet-tortoise-turns-landscaper
Funny Tort stories in the news.